February 01, 2025
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Tapatio’s opens in Ottawa

Mexican restaurant also set to open in La Salle

By Stephanie Jaquins
Tapatios Mexican Restaurant opened in Ottawa on Route 23 behind Thornton's gas station.

Tapatios Mexican Restaurant opened in Ottawa on Route 23 behind Thornton's gas station. (Derek Barichello)

Tapatio’s opened this month at 3005 Columbus St. in Ottawa.

The menu includes traditional Mexican dishes and can be viewed on Tapatio’s Facebook page.

Dine in and carry out are available, as well as patio and bar seating. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. The lunch menu runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

The Tapatio’s location was built originally to house Starbuck’s. After the Starbuck’s closed, Furlong’s Sports Grill opened in 2019 at the location, then the Black Eyed Susan Sports Lounge.

A sign placed in front of the former Arby’s in La Salle in April also announced a second Tapatio’s location. No opening date has been announced.

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